History of Eco Friendly Buildings

In the 1990's efforts were initiated to prepare for the millennium which included reassessing how future structures would be built and determining the materials that will be used to do so. This required architects to design structures that allow more natural light to enter the buildings to control the ventilation for heating and cooling. The development of eco-friendly buildings enabled a decrease in the use of fossil fuels to power the buildings in exchange for renewable energy sources and water usage would be conserved and recycled. Construction materials must be non-toxic to the environment and the actual construction process requires the use of techniques that reduce noise and light pollution. Moreover, structures must be beneficial to the health and overall well-being of humans. Some benefits to eco-friendly buildings include their ability to provide solar power to nearby areas, create jobs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, utility and water bills cost as well as lower maintenance and construction costs.